Data collection is the heart of research, it is the quality evidence of research.

2. Topic : Data collection
Dr. R.H. Pavithra
Senior Assistant Professor
Department of Economics
Karnataka state open University
Muktha gangotri Mysore,
570006
Theme : Research Methodology

3. Content
Data
collection
1. Data collection
2. Types of Data Collection
3. Importance Of Data Collection
4. Data Collection Tool
5. Tips to Create The Best
Surveys For Data Collections
6. Conclusion

4. 1. Data collection
Data collection is to capture quality
evidence that seeks to answer all the
questions that have been posed.

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6. What is Data Collection?
Data collection is a methodical process of
gathering and analyzing specific
information to proffer solutions to relevant
questions and evaluate the results.

7. 2. Types of Data Collection
Secondary Data Collection
Primary Data Collection

8. Primary data collection by definition is
the gathering of raw data collected at
the source.
Primary Data Collection further analyzed
into two segments:
Qualitative Research Method
Quantitative Method

9. Secondary data collection, on the other hand,
is referred to as the gathering of second-
hand data collected by an individual who is
not the original user.

10. Integrity of The Research
Reduce the likelihood of errors
Decision Making
 Save Cost and Time
To support a need for a new idea,
change and/or innovation

11. Save
Cost
and
Time
Decision
Making
Integrity
of
The
Research
Reduce
the
likelihoo
d of
errors
To support a
need for a new
idea, change
and/or
innovation

12. Data collection tools refer to the
devices/instruments used to collect data,
such as a paper questionnaire or
computer-assisted interviewing system.
Case Studies, Checklists, Interviews,
Observation sometimes, and Surveys or
Questionnaires are all tools used to
collect data.

13. 1. Interview 2. Questionnaires
3. Reporting 4. Observation
5. Focus Groups 6. Reporting Existing Data
Data Collection Methods

14. Data Collection Tools
Audio Recorder
Digital Camera
Camcorder
Articles
Surveys
Direct observation

15. Primary Data
Secondary Data
Survey
Observation
Interviews
Checklists
Questionnaire
All round
benefits from
data
collection

16. Define the goal of your survey
Use close-ended clearly defined questions
Survey outlook should be attractive and
Inviting
Assure Respondents about the safety of their
data
Ensure your survey can be completed in
record time
Do a trial survey
Attach a reward upon completion for users

17. Data collection means putting your design
for collecting information into operation. We
need to decided how to get information -
whether by direct observation, interview,
surveys, experiments and testing or other
methods. Recoding and arranging
information may take distinctive structures,
contingent upon the sort of data we are
gathering.